platoon_edgeATL @ CHW
Sam Antonacci (bats L) hits 1st against Grant Holmes (RHP)
Over 129 AB vs. Right, Sam Antonacci owns a .873 OPS versus .331 in 32 AB the other way. He sees RHP Grant Holmes tonight hitting 1st, where the platoon side lines up his way.
P 1-for-4, 1 TB, 1 BB
platoon_edgeNYY @ CLE
Travis Bazzana (bats L) hits 1st against Gerrit Cole (RHP)
Over 91 AB vs. Right, Travis Bazzana owns a .913 OPS versus .516 in 46 AB the other way. He sees RHP Gerrit Cole tonight hitting 1st, where the platoon side lines up his way.
P 0-for-4, 0 TB, 1 BB
heat_checkMIL @ OAK
Tyler Soderstrom is scorching: 1.362 OPS in Last 15 Days
Over the last 15 days (42 PA) he is at a 1.362 OPS, up 0.572 on his .790 season mark. He has 10 home runs on the season.
P 3-for-4, 9 TB, 2 BB
platoon_edgeMIL @ OAK
Shea Langeliers (bats R) draws Kyle Harrison (LHP), batting 1st
Shea Langeliers carries a 1.138 OPS vs. Left (65 AB) against .805 the other way (184 AB), and faces LHP Kyle Harrison from the 1st spot — a split his blended season line may not reflect.
P 3-for-7, 6 TB
gary_hr_threatsCubs @ Rockies
Pete Crow-Armstrong to go deep
Crow-Armstrong is the hottest power hitter in this matchup, entering tonight with a .419 average and five home runs over his last 10 games. As the leadoff hitter, he will benefit from the maximum volume of plate appearances in a game with a high 12.5-run total.
heat_checkWSH @ SF
Jung Hoo Lee is scorching: 1.313 OPS in Last 15 Days
The last 15 days sample runs 46 PA: a 1.313 OPS versus .820 for the season, 0.493 above his norm.
P 4-for-5, 4 TB
platoon_edgeSTL @ NYM
Alec Burleson (bats L) hits 3rd against Freddy Peralta (RHP)
Over 168 AB vs. Right, Alec Burleson owns a .931 OPS versus .544 in 73 AB the other way. He sees RHP Freddy Peralta tonight hitting 3rd, where the platoon side lines up his way.
P 2-for-5, 6 TB
rest_fatigueATL @ CHW
CHW's bullpen has covered 19 innings over the last 3 games
That is 19 relief innings in 3 games, led by Sean Burke (4.3) and Trevor Richards (3.3). ATL's pen has thrown 11 over the same span.
P flagged side won 5-6
gary_hr_threatsBraves @ White Sox
Matt Olson to go deep
Matt Olson is the premier home run threat in this matchup, leading the Braves with 17 long balls. His production is heavily skewed toward road games, where he has launched 12 home runs in just 130 at-bats while maintaining a near-1.000 OPS.
P 2 HR — 2-for-4, 8 TB, 1 BB
gary_hr_threatsCubs @ Rockies
Hunter Goodman to go deep
Goodman is the Rockies' primary power threat, leading the team with 17 home runs. He faces Colin Rea, who has struggled significantly away from Wrigley Field this season (6.19 road ERA) and has allowed 9 earned runs over his last 9.0 innings.
gary_hr_threatsYankees @ Guardians
Ben Rice to go deep
Ben Rice has emerged as the premier power threat for the Yankees in Aaron Judge's absence and enters this matchup on a blistering hot streak, batting .395 over his last 10 games. Rice significantly favors right-handed pitching, slugging 13 of his 18 home runs against righties with a 1.080 OPS.
P 0 HR — 0-for-5, 0 TB
platoon_edgeARI @ MIA
Liam Hicks (bats L) hits 1st against Zac Gallen (RHP)
Over 169 AB vs. Right, Liam Hicks owns a .858 OPS versus .573 in 37 AB the other way. He sees RHP Zac Gallen tonight hitting 1st, where the platoon side lines up his way.
P 1-for-5, 2 TB
rest_fatiguePHI @ TOR
18 bullpen innings in 3 games for TOR
Relievers have absorbed 18 innings over the last 3 games (Spencer Miles (4.3) and Simeon Woods Richardson (4) the heaviest). PHI's pen has thrown 11 over the same span.
P flagged side won 2-3
gary_hr_threatsBraves @ White Sox
Miguel Vargas to go deep
With top slugger Munetaka Murakami on the injured list, Miguel Vargas has taken over as the primary power source for the White Sox. His 15 home runs in 64 games represent a 23.4% frequency, providing clear value against the +360 line (21.7% break-even).
P 1 HR — 1-for-4, 4 TB, 1 BB
platoon_edgeMIN @ DET
Byron Buxton (bats R) gets a RHP from the 1st spot
Byron Buxton's vs. Right line (.942 OPS, 162 AB) sits well above his .678 mark the other way (64 AB). Tonight's starter Troy Melton throws RHP, the hand he hits best.
P 1-for-5, 4 TB
platoon_edgeCIN @ SD
Fernando Tatis Jr. (bats R) draws Andrew Abbott (LHP), batting 1st
Fernando Tatis Jr. carries a .876 OPS vs. Left (51 AB) against .605 the other way (191 AB), and faces LHP Andrew Abbott from the 1st spot — a split his blended season line may not reflect.
P 0-for-4, 0 TB, 1 BB
gary_hr_threatsYankees @ Guardians
Jose Ramirez to go deep
Jose Ramirez has a documented history of success against Gerrit Cole, maintaining a .333 average and an OPS over 1.000 across 36 career at-bats. Cole struggled significantly in his last start against this Cleveland lineup on June 3, surrendering four earned runs and three home runs in just 5.1 innings.
P 0 HR — 2-for-5, 2 TB
platoon_edgeSEA @ BAL
Julio Rodriguez (bats R) gets a LHP from the 2nd spot
Julio Rodriguez's vs. Left line (.987 OPS, 69 AB) sits well above his .691 mark the other way (201 AB). Tonight's starter Trevor Rogers throws LHP, the hand he hits best.
P 1-for-5, 1 TB
gary_hr_threatsBrewers @ Athletics
Shea Langeliers to go deep
Shea Langeliers is the primary beneficiary of the lefty matchup against Robert Gasser. Langeliers has been devastating against southpaws this season, posting a .354 average and a 1.138 OPS with 7 of his 17 home runs coming in just 65 at-bats against lefties.
P 1 HR — 3-for-7, 6 TB
heat_checkATL @ CHW
Tristan Peters is scorching: 1.234 OPS in Last 15 Days
That 1.234 OPS spans the last 15 days (38 PA) against a .813 season baseline, a 0.421 swing. His total-bases line tonight: 0.5.
P 0-for-2, 0 TB
heat_checkSTL @ NYM
Carson Benge is scorching: 1.063 OPS in Last 15 Days
The last 15 days sample runs 48 PA: a 1.063 OPS versus .733 for the season, 0.33 above his norm. His total-bases line tonight: 0.5.
P 1-for-4, 1 TB
streakALG @ ARG
Argentina won the 2022 World Cup
Defending champions from 2022 — 6 wins in their last 8 World Cup matches (W-W-W-W-W-W-L-L).
cooling_offNYY @ CLE
Chase DeLauter cold (.476 OPS, L15) — draws RHP Gerrit Cole
Chase DeLauter's .476 OPS over the last 15 days (52 PA) trails his .728 season mark, down 0.252. Tonight he draws RHP Gerrit Cole — his weaker side: a .673 OPS vs RHP across 160 AB.
P 1-for-4, 1 TB, 1 BB
heat_checkSTL @ NYM
Marcus Semien is scorching: .992 OPS in Last 15 Days
That .992 OPS spans the last 15 days (43 PA) against a .639 season baseline, a 0.353 swing. He has 8 home runs on the season. His total-bases line tonight: 0.5.
P 0-for-3, 0 TB
rest_fatigueARI @ MIA
MIA's bullpen has covered 15 innings over the last 3 games
That is 15 relief innings in 3 games, led by Tyler Phillips (4.7) and Anthony Bender (2.3). ARI's pen has thrown 8.7 over the same span.
P flagged side won 6-10
gary_hr_threatsMariners @ Orioles
Julio Rodriguez to go deep
Julio Rodriguez presents a significant matchup advantage against left-handed starter Trevor Rogers. Rodriguez has been elite against southpaws this season, posting a .987 OPS and 7 of his 13 home runs in limited opportunities.
P 0 HR — 1-for-5, 1 TB
tournamentTO LIFT THE CUP
Spain head the title market at +450
Spain are the market's outright World Cup favourite at +450. France (+475) and England (+700) are the next shortest.
regression_watchMIN @ DET
Troy Melton: 1.74 ERA vs 4.47 xERA
Troy Melton carries a 1.74 ERA against a 4.47 expected ERA (2.73 run gap), so he has been outperforming his contact quality. Opponents hit .167 off him vs a .282 expected (xBA). Most lines price off his season ERA, which may not reflect that gap.
P 5 IP, 4 ER, 5 K
regression_watchLAD @ PIT
Mookie Betts is hitting .183 with a .263 expected
Across 133 plate appearances, Mookie Betts carries a .183 average versus a .263 xBA. His wOBA sits at .273 against a .331 expected (xwOBA). Statcast grades the quality of his contact rather than the results, and the expected marks sit above what he has actually posted.
P 2-for-6, 3 TB
regression_watchHOU @ LAA
Spencer Arrighetti: 2.21 ERA vs 4.75 xERA
Spencer Arrighetti carries a 2.21 ERA against a 4.75 expected ERA (2.54 run gap), so he has been outperforming his contact quality. Opponents hit .185 off him vs a .236 expected (xBA). Most lines price off his season ERA, which may not reflect that gap.
P 6 IP, 3 ER, 7 K
regression_watchWSH @ SF
Richard Lovelady: 3 ERA vs 5.42 xERA
Richard Lovelady carries a 3 ERA against a 5.42 expected ERA (2.42 run gap), so he has been outperforming his contact quality. Opponents hit .272 off him vs a .283 expected (xBA). Most lines price off his season ERA, which may not reflect that gap.
P 1 IP, 0 ER, 1 K
ownedNYY @ CLE
Jose Ramirez owns Gerrit Cole (.333) — and he's hot
Jose Ramirez's career line off Gerrit Cole is 12-for-36, a .333 average over 36 at-bats with 2 home runs — they meet again tonight. He enters hot (.858 OPS, L15).
P 2-for-5, 2 TB
heat_checkHOU @ LAA
Jeremy Pena is scorching: 1.038 OPS in Last 15 Days
That 1.038 OPS spans the last 15 days (51 PA) against a .780 season baseline, a 0.258 swing.
P 0-for-3, 0 TB, 2 BB
regression_watchBOS @ TB
Nick Martinez: 2.29 ERA vs 4.53 xERA
Nick Martinez carries a 2.29 ERA against a 4.53 expected ERA (2.24 run gap), so he has been outperforming his contact quality. Opponents hit .261 off him vs a .283 expected (xBA). Most lines price off his season ERA, which may not reflect that gap.
P 7 IP, 3 ER, 2 K
heat_checkWSH @ SF
Willy Adames is scorching: .941 OPS in Last 15 Days
Over the last 15 days (55 PA) he is at a .941 OPS, up 0.221 on his .720 season mark. He has 11 home runs on the season.
P 0-for-5, 0 TB
heat_checkSEA @ BAL
Colton Cowser is scorching: 1.004 OPS in Last 15 Days
That 1.004 OPS spans the last 15 days (41 PA) against a .707 season baseline, a 0.297 swing. His total-bases line tonight: 0.5.
P 0-for-2, 0 TB, 1 BB
ballparkCOL @ UZB
Uzbekistan vs Colombia kicks off at Estadio Azteca
Estadio Azteca sits 2,240m above sea level, the highest venue of the tournament. Thinner air at this elevation affects stamina and ball flight.
ballpark_shiftCIN @ SD
At Petco Park, Walker Buehler pitches to a 3.32 ERA
Walker Buehler starts at Petco Park tonight, where his ERA is 3.32 over 40.7 innings — 6.23 on a 21.7-inning baseline elsewhere. Hitters bat .235 off him here.
P 4.2 IP, 1 ER, 4 K
cooling_offHOU @ LAA
Mike Trout cold (.611 OPS, L15) — draws RHP Spencer Arrighetti
Mike Trout's .611 OPS over the last 15 days (46 PA) trails his .834 season mark, down 0.223. Tonight he draws RHP Spencer Arrighetti — his weaker side: a .833 OPS vs RHP across 177 AB.
P 0-for-4, 0 TB, 1 BB
ballparkRSA @ MEX
Mexico vs South Africa kicks off at Estadio Azteca
Estadio Azteca sits 2,240m above sea level, the highest venue of the tournament. Thinner air at this elevation affects stamina and ball flight.
ballparkCZE @ KOR
South Korea vs Czechia kicks off at Estadio Akron
Estadio Akron sits 1,566m above sea level. Thinner air at this elevation affects stamina and ball flight.
rest_fatigueLAD @ PIT
PIT's pen has logged 13.3 innings across its last 3 games
3 games, 13.3 innings out of the pen — Bubba Chandler (5.3) and Evan Sisk (3) carried the load. LAD's pen has thrown 10.7 over the same span.
P flagged side lost 12-3
cooling_offARI @ MIA
Ryan Waldschmidt cold (.490 OPS, L15) — draws RHP Max Meyer
Ryan Waldschmidt's .490 OPS over the last 15 days (46 PA) trails his .698 season mark, down 0.208. Tonight he draws RHP Max Meyer — his weaker side: a .623 OPS vs RHP across 72 AB.
P 0-for-4, 0 TB
cooling_offARI @ MIA
Corbin Carroll cold (.747 OPS, L15) — draws RHP Max Meyer
Corbin Carroll's .747 OPS over the last 15 days (52 PA) trails his .928 season mark, down 0.181. Tonight he draws RHP Max Meyer — his weaker side: a .813 OPS vs RHP across 150 AB.
P 1-for-5, 4 TB
cooling_offLAD @ PIT
Kyle Tucker cold (.484 OPS, L15) — draws RHP Paul Skenes
Kyle Tucker's .484 OPS over the last 15 days (42 PA) trails his .716 season mark, down 0.232. Tonight he draws RHP Paul Skenes — his weaker side: a .677 OPS vs RHP across 171 AB.
P 0-for-3, 0 TB, 2 BB
rest_fatigueSTL @ NYM
NYM's bullpen has covered 13.3 innings over the last 3 games
That is 13.3 relief innings in 3 games, led by Sean Manaea (4) and Luke Weaver (2). STL's pen has thrown 12.7 over the same span.
P flagged side lost 7-0
tournamentPATH TO THE FINAL
France are the market's pick to reach the final from the other half
Behind the outright favourite, France carry the shortest price to reach the final at +275 — the side the market most expects to come through the other half of the bracket.
ballpark_shiftTEX @ KC
Stephen Kolek owns a 1.80 ERA at Kauffman Stadium — 4.30 everywhere else
Across 2 games (15 IP) at this venue, Stephen Kolek has a 1.80 ERA against 4.30 at his other parks (23 IP). Hitters bat .160 off him here. He draws the start here tonight.
P 5 IP, 1 ER, 3 K
regression_watchMIN @ DET
Dillon Dingler's .297 xBA outruns a .235 average
Dillon Dingler's .235 average comes against a .297 expected (xBA) on 243 plate appearances. His wOBA sits at .352 against a .407 expected (xwOBA). Statcast grades the quality of his contact rather than the results, and the expected marks sit above what he has actually posted.
P 4-for-5, 11 TB
cooling_offSTL @ NYM
Ivan Herrera cold (.574 OPS, L15) — draws RHP Freddy Peralta
Ivan Herrera's .574 OPS over the last 15 days (45 PA) trails his .780 season mark, down 0.206. Tonight he draws RHP Freddy Peralta — his weaker side: a .734 OPS vs RHP across 172 AB.
P 3-for-3, 4 TB
regression_watchMIL @ OAK
Jackson Chourio is hitting .305, but his xBA is .245
Across 141 plate appearances, Jackson Chourio carries a .305 average versus a .245 xBA. His wOBA sits at .370 against a .340 expected (xwOBA). Statcast grades the quality of his contact rather than the results, and the expected marks sit below what he has actually posted.
P 3-for-5, 3 TB, 1 BB
regression_watchSEA @ BAL
Trevor Rogers: 6.29 ERA vs 4.38 xERA
Trevor Rogers carries a 6.29 ERA against a 4.38 expected ERA (1.91 run gap), so he has been underperforming his contact quality. Opponents hit .286 off him vs a .264 expected (xBA). Most lines price off his season ERA, which may not reflect that gap.
P 5.2 IP, 3 ER, 3 K
tournamentGROUP H
Spain are the shortest group-winner chalk on the board
Spain are -475 to win Group H — the shortest group-winner price of the tournament. The next side in Group H, Uruguay, is out at +400.
rest_fatigueHOU @ LAA
LAA's pen has logged 12.7 innings across its last 3 games
3 games, 12.7 innings out of the pen — Brent Suter (2.7) and Chase Silseth (2) carried the load. HOU's pen has thrown 11.7 over the same span.
P flagged side lost 5-4
cooling_offCIN @ SD
Xander Bogaerts cold (.480 OPS, L15) — draws LHP Andrew Abbott
Xander Bogaerts's .480 OPS over the last 15 days (45 PA) trails his .658 season mark, down 0.178. Tonight he draws LHP Andrew Abbott — his weaker side: a .628 OPS vs LHP across 57 AB.
P 2-for-4, 3 TB
cooling_offCIN @ SD
Gavin Sheets has gone cold: .532 OPS in Last 15 Days
The last 15 days sample runs 37 PA: a .532 OPS versus .776 for the season, 0.244 below his norm.
P 1-for-4, 2 TB
streakCPV @ ESP
Spain are winless in their last 3 World Cup matches
Across their last 8 2022 World Cup matches they are 2-4-2 (L-L-D-W-D-D-W-D), carrying 3 straight World Cup games without a win.
streakCOL @ UZB
Colombia are unbeaten in their last 3 World Cup matches
Across their last 4 2018 World Cup matches they are 2-1-1 (D-W-W-L), carrying a 3-match unbeaten run.
rest_fatigueWSH @ SF
SF's bullpen has covered 12.3 innings over the last 3 games
That is 12.3 relief innings in 3 games, led by Carson Seymour (3) and Keaton Winn (2.7). WSH's pen has thrown 11 over the same span.
P flagged side lost 4-3
situationalPAR @ TUR
Türkiye arrive on 5 days' rest; Paraguay have had 7
Türkiye come into the fixture on 5 days' rest while Paraguay have had 7 days' — a 2-day recovery gap in the June 20 meeting.
tournamentGROUP B
Group B is the tightest group-winner market
Group B's group-winner market is the most open on the board: Switzerland and Canada both priced inside +250.
rest_fatigueCIN @ SD
12 bullpen innings in 3 games for SD
Relievers have absorbed 12 innings over the last 3 games (Ron Marinaccio (2.3) and David Morgan (2) the heaviest). CIN's pen has thrown 12 over the same span.
P flagged side won 2-6
ballparkSUI @ QAT
Qatar vs Switzerland: afternoon heat at Levi's Stadium
An open-air 12pm local kickoff at Levi's Stadium — open-air in hot Bay Area inland afternoons. Conditioning is tested when matches are played in the afternoon sun.
ballparkSEN @ FRA
France vs Senegal: afternoon heat at MetLife Stadium
An open-air 3pm local kickoff at MetLife Stadium — open-air in an exposed Meadowlands bowl. Conditioning is tested when matches are played in the afternoon sun.
tournamentSUREST TO ADVANCE
Germany are the surest bet to advance
Germany are -10000 to escape their group out of Group E — the shortest to-advance price on the board.
streakEGY @ BEL
Belgium are winless in their last 2 World Cup matches
Across their last 8 2022 World Cup matches they are 5-1-2 (D-L-W-W-L-W-W-W), carrying 2 straight World Cup games without a win.
streakCUW @ GER
Germany are unbeaten in their last 2 World Cup matches
Across their last 6 2022 World Cup matches they are 2-1-3 (W-D-L-L-W-L), carrying a 2-match unbeaten run.
streakMAR @ BRA
Morocco are winless in their last 2 World Cup matches
Across their last 8 2022 World Cup matches they are 4-2-2 (L-L-W-W-W-W-D-D), carrying 2 straight World Cup games without a win.
ballpark_shiftPHI @ TOR
At Rogers Centre, Dylan Cease pitches to a 2.34 ERA
Dylan Cease starts at Rogers Centre tonight, where his ERA is 2.34 over 34.7 innings — 3.95 on a 27.3-inning baseline elsewhere. Hitters bat .206 off him here.
P 6 IP, 1 ER, 11 K
ballpark_shiftLAD @ PIT
At PNC Park, Paul Skenes pitches to a 2.50 ERA
Paul Skenes starts at PNC Park tonight, where his ERA is 2.50 over 39.7 innings — 3.86 on a 30.3-inning baseline elsewhere. Hitters bat .176 off him here.
P 6 IP, 2 ER, 7 K
ownedCIN @ SD
Fernando Tatis Jr. owns Andrew Abbott (.385) — and he's hot
Fernando Tatis Jr. has gone 5-for-13 (.385) across 13 career at-bats off Andrew Abbott, with 1 HR. They meet again tonight. He enters hot (.835 OPS, L15).
P 0-for-4, 0 TB, 1 BB
tournamentGROUP A
Group A: Mexico, South Korea, Czechia, South Africa
Mexico are the market favourite to win Group A at -140. Opens June 11: Mexico vs South Africa.
ballpark_shiftSTL @ NYM
Freddy Peralta's ERA jumps to 4.19 at Citi Field
Freddy Peralta carries a 4.19 ERA over 8 games (43 IP) at tonight's park vs 2.79 across 29 innings everywhere else. Hitters bat .246 off him here. He starts here tonight.
P 6 IP, 6 ER, 5 K
ownedTEX @ KC
Bobby Witt Jr. is 4-for-12 (.333) off Nathan Eovaldi
Bobby Witt Jr.'s career line off Nathan Eovaldi is 4-for-12, a .333 average over 12 at-bats — they meet again tonight. He enters steady (.714 OPS, L15).
P 0-for-3, 0 TB, 1 BB
tournamentGROUP STAGE
The eight best third-place sides advance
In the 48-team format the eight best third-place finishers reach the Round of 32 — a single win across the group stage can be enough to advance.
ballpark_shiftBOS @ TB
At Tropicana Field, Nick Martinez pitches to a 2.86 ERA
Nick Martinez starts at Tropicana Field tonight, where his ERA is 2.86 over 34.7 innings — 1.75 on a 36-inning baseline elsewhere. Hitters bat .274 off him here.
P 7 IP, 3 ER, 2 K
ballpark_shiftNYY @ CLE
At Progressive Field, Slade Cecconi pitches to a 4.19 ERA
Slade Cecconi starts at Progressive Field tonight, where his ERA is 4.19 over 19.3 innings — 5.21 on a 48.3-inning baseline elsewhere. Hitters bat .295 off him here.
P 5 IP, 2 ER, 7 K
ballparkPAR @ USA
USA vs Paraguay: indoors at SoFi Stadium
SoFi Stadium is a closed-roof venue — canopy roof, climate-managed. The summer heat that exposes open stadiums is removed from this fixture.
tournamentGROUP C
Group C: Brazil, Morocco, Scotland, Haiti
Brazil enter as the No. 5 title choice at +850. Opens June 13: Brazil vs Morocco. Shortest price to win Group C: Brazil at -320.
tournamentGROUP B
Group B: Switzerland, Canada, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Qatar
Switzerland are the market favourite to win Group B at -135. Opens June 12: Canada vs Bosnia & Herzegovina.
tournamentGROUP D
Group D: USA, Türkiye, Paraguay, Australia
USA are the market favourite to win Group D at +125. Opens June 13: USA vs Paraguay.
tournamentGROUP E
Group E: Germany, Ecuador, Côte d'Ivoire, Curaçao
Germany enter as the No. 7 title choice at +1300. Opens June 14: Germany vs Curaçao. Shortest price to win Group E: Germany at -260.
tournamentGROUP F
Group F: Netherlands, Japan, Sweden, Tunisia
Netherlands enter as the No. 8 title choice at +1600. Opens June 14: Netherlands vs Japan. Shortest price to win Group F: Netherlands at -125.
ownedSEA @ BAL
Logan Gilbert has held Leody Taveras to 2-for-17 with 5 K
Across 17 career at-bats, Leody Taveras is just 2-for-17 against Logan Gilbert with 5 strikeouts and a .637 OPS. The rematch is tonight.
P 1-for-4, 1 TB